A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2299934 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2301317 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 2299826 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10261 time: 2019-03-10 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bb3d12d8722890b4c4a8cfa2527e39b6b97aeea918178d8cb7aa7b0f04c265aBlock Operator
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